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As COVID numbers continue to rise, you may find yourself back at work at your kitchen table or home office. Key points: A study found people’s experiences of working from home were more negative than positive Respondents reported fatigue, blurred boundaries, and weight gain Researchers say the study reveals opportunities for employers to embark on effective work-from-home strategies There are benefits – travel is hard to beat, for one – but research from La Trobe University found most people have negative experiences when working from home. Those surveyed said the line between work and home life was blurred and they felt isolated from their peers. According to the lead researcher, Associate Professor Jodi Oakman, many respondents also reported fatigue and said their fitness was compromised. “When you go to work, you have a lot of incidental movement – you walk to a meeting, you walk to public transport, you get an extra step, whereas at home there is very little,...

Located a few hours’ drive from Brisbane’s bustling lights, the Southern Downs entice city dwellers with deep pockets looking for a lifestyle change. Key points: Wealthy city dwellers move to the Southern Downs in search of a lifestyle change Proximity to Brisbane and Gold Coast appeals to shoppers Retirees and investors are also taking advantage of the rural lifestyle and lower prices Adrian Dundas and his wife, Nancy, left their life on the Gold Coast and moved inland, pursuing the steady rhythm of regional life. Now calling Warwick home, Mr Dundas said it was the perfect location. “We’re always looking for places to move and/or invest and this is the gem here,” he said. “The environment, the geographical position, how friendly the people are, and how generous they are. The cost of living is also much better here. “It’s a beautiful place, a beautiful place to live.” The vacancy rate in the Southern Downs is 0.1 percent — one of th...